Job Description for Paramedic

Paramedics are essential employees in emergency response situations, as they are the ones who respond to emergencies, such as 911 calls, and provide immediate treatment and relocation to a hospital. Paramedics are required to be alert and think quickly, and they must be able to lift bodies onto gurneys and transport them from the scene of an accident to an ambulance, which makes the work of a paramedic both physically and mentally demanding. Paramedics must also be able to administer CPR to patients, stop bleeding, and even use special equipment to bring patients back to life. Paramedics typically work outdoors, and spend most of their time in either an ambulance or emergency response helicopter. They typically work for hospitals and similar facilities with other paramedics, as well as doctors and nurses.

Paramedics must have at least a high school diploma and CPR certification, and should also undergo additional formal training. They must have a strong sense of kindness and care for human life, as they are often the first to interact with victims of accidents and their families. They must also be able to remain calm under pressure and help calm victims down until they receive medical treatment.

Paramedics must be able to quickly analyze situations and determine the proper medication or treatment for patients based on their conditions and/or injuries. They usually work long and demanding shifts, and perform their duties on-call as situations arise. (Copyright 2019 PayScale.com)

About Fort Worth, Texas

County, State

Tarrant County, Texas

Population

836,969

Gender

Male:

414,126 (49.5%)

Female:

422,843 (50.5%)

Fort Worth is the 16th-largest city in the United States and the fifth-largest city in the state of Texas. The city is in North Central Texas and covers nearly 350 square miles (910 km2) in the counties of Denton, Parker, Wise, and Tarrant, of which it is the county seat. According to the 2015 census, estimates, Fort Worth's population is 833,319. The city is the second-largest in the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area (the "DFW Metroplex").
The city was established in 1849 as an Army outpost on a bluff overlooking the Trinity River. Today, Fort Worth still embraces its Western heritage and traditional architecture and design. USS Fort Worth (LCS-3) is the first ship of the United States Navy named after the city.
Fort Worth is home to the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and several world-class museums designed by internationally known contemporary architects. The Kimbell Art Museum, considered to have one of the best collections in...